Seleukid Kings of Syria. Demetrios III Eukairos, 97/6-88/7 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 15.71 g, 1 h), Damascus, year 218 = 95/4. Diademed and bearded head of Demetrios to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ / ΘΕΟΥ - ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ / ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ - ΗΙΣ Cult statue of Atargatis standing facing with long veil falling from her head, holding flower in left hand, and with a barley stalk rising from each shoulder; to outer left field [Ν over mongram]; in exergue, to right of date, monogram; all within laurel wreath. CSE 860. SC 2450.7. Bright and with a fascinating reverse type. Some surface roughness and minor scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From the Molard Collection, Switzerland.